Joyce Hammond
Minneapolis,Mn
Summary
Caring and compassionate Student Nurse well-versed in anatomy and physiology, nursing fundamentals and medical terminology. Responds to emergencies with grace and calm mentality. Demonstrated success in delivering superior care to multiple patients, balanced with high-volume task load. A great team leader and a team player.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
MHealth Fairview
11.2021 - Current
- Collaborated with physicians to quickly assess patients and deliver appropriate treatment while managing rapidly changing conditions.
- Reviewed post-operative orders and continuously monitored patients' post-operative vitals, set up PCA and fluids and oriented patients to unit.
- Advocated for patients by communicating care preferences to practitioners, verifying interventions met treatment goals and identifying insurance coverage limitations.
- Managed patient pain relief and sedation by providing non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions.
- Updated patient charts with data such as medications to keep records current and support accurate treatments.
- Monitored patient vital signs to perform thorough condition assessments.
- Evaluated healthcare needs, goals for treatment and available resources of each patient and connected to optimal providers and care.
- Educated patients, families and caregivers on diagnosis and prognosis, treatment options, disease process and management and lifestyle options.
- Provided health education to patients and families regarding discharge instructions and plans of care.
- Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans.
- Provided direct patient care to maximum of 4 patients per shift, stabilized patients and determined next course of action.
- Managed care from admission to discharge.
RN Student Nurse Surgical/ Maternal Health
Jacobi Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Administered medications via oral, IV and intramuscular injections and monitored responses.
- Administered close patient care, including checking vital signs and checking telemetry.
- Worked alongside experienced nursing professionals to learn new procedures.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
RN Student Nurse Surgical/ Psychiatric
Jacobi Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Administered prescribed medications, started intravenous fluids, recorded food/fluid intake, and output.
- Collaborated with nurse preceptors and other medical staff to achieve quality patient outcome goals.
- Changed out and monitored bandages, catheters, and IVs.
- Built rapport with patients and members of patients' support systems.
- Assisted patients with personal hygiene requirements and monitored conditions to update nursing staff.
Education Assistant
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
07.2019 - 01.2020
- Assist in creating lesson plans and activities that will positively influence learning of members within program.
- Create environment that facilitates and promotes achievement of youth development daily.
- Monitor, evaluate, and maintain structure in all educational activities to sustain overall integrity of Program.
- Manage front desk phone calls and supervised 5 employees
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library, and playground.
- Took attendance, graded assignments, and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations.
- Supervised students in common areas such as cafeteria, library and playground
- Took attendance, graded assignments and maintained student records to assist teachers with administrative tasks and maintain smooth daily operations
Youth Activity Specialist
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
02.2018 - 06.2019
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of group of 10 member (ages 6-9 or 10-12).
- Plan, implement, and facilitate age-appropriate curriculum, activities, and games for members.
- Provide guidance, problem-solving, facilitation, and behavior modification as needed.
- Maintained and ordered supplies for activities.
- Performed assessments on activity programs to determine what specific activities were suitable.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
City University of New York, Bronx Community College
The Bronx, NY06.2021
Skills
- Attention to Detail and clear patient communication
- Compassionate and Caring
- Patient Condition Monitoring
- Critical Thinking
- Monitoring Vital Signs and accurate documentation
- Patient Care Assessment and needs assessment
Accomplishments
- Certifications: First Aid/CPR. BLS
Certification
- Rn License
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Registered Nurse, Medical-Surgical Unit
MHealth Fairview
11.2021 - Current
RN Student Nurse Surgical/ Maternal Health
Jacobi Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2021
RN Student Nurse Surgical/ Psychiatric
Jacobi Hospital
08.2019 - 05.2020
Education Assistant
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
07.2019 - 01.2020
Youth Activity Specialist
Madison Square Boys & Girls Club
02.2018 - 06.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Nursing
City University of New York, Bronx Community College
- Rn License
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